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There’s no denying the importance of a home’s kerbside appeal – first impressions right? Some studies even suggest that it accounts for up to 10 per cent of a home’s value which is hugely significant, particularly in these testy real estate times. And if there’s one kerbside deal breaker it’s a shoddy driveway but White Knight DIY renovation expert …
Photography by Jacqui Turk It finally stopped raining long enough in Sydney for us to shoot these photos of the finished deck and I couldn't wait to share it with you. I also can't wait to spend as much time out here as possible over the holidays! When we bought this house, although it needed a lot of work to bring it up to the 21st …
Following on from last week's post on why I chose Trex Transcend composite decking for our backyard, today I'm telling you a bit more about the installation process and largely, how quick and easy it was. I only got to witness the first two days of the build before I was off to hospital to be induced and have baby Charlie, nine days late! But …
Located in the inner-city Melbourne suburb of Elsternwick, this house is home to Pilates teacher and first-time renovator Steph Hegerty, her husband, two young children and beloved dog. “My husband and I had always wanted to renovate a Victorian or Edwardian home and when we saw this house, it was hard to see its Victorian features, but we saw the …
From gorgeous sea foam tiles to on-trend affordable brass tapware and gorgeous pastel sinks, there's plenty of inspiration to be found in this month's bathroom round-up. Grand Designs Capsule Collection for National Tiles: National Tiles has collaborated with Grand Designs to produce a specially curated tile collection and it's rather gorgeous - …
Former Block luminaries and twins Alisa and Lysandra have been busy of late working on a gorgeous renovation and extension in the Melbourne suburb of Albert Park. Set over three levels, this 1890 Victorian terrace straddles the line between old and new with aplomb. “We wanted to pay homage to the era of the home whilst introducing a …
There's no denying the wide appeal of the Hamptons aesthetic but it's a look that can require deep pockets. But it's not always the case according to interior designer and Hamptons expert Natalee Bowen who shows us how you can get the look with a budget ranging from just $10,000 to $30,000. "Whatever your budget, the key to the Hamptons style is …
From LG's new matte black range to Smeg's new white appliances and fabulous wine cellars, there's plenty to love in our latest round-up of kitchen finds. LG Matte Black appliance range: With matte black a solid trend at present, LG has released a range of complementary on-trend appliances. The range includes a microwave, dishwasher and fridge …
Home to a young Sydney couple, this Drummoyne apartment underwent a makeover recently by the team at Integriti Projects in a process that took seven months. “The overall aim was to create more space and light and inject some Scandinavian style,” says Integriti Projects design coordinator Tiffany Booke, who has created a timeless monochromatic …
By Bradley Beer While property investing is one of Australia’s favourite pastimes, it doesn’t mean it’s always an easy ride. There are ups and down and certainly rewards to reap, but you do have to put in some groundwork and planning to become a successful investor. While this can seem overwhelming at times – especially for first time …
